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    Default MotoGP 2015 Season

    Well it's starting already.
    Here are the test results so far from Sepang this weekend.

    Session 3 as of 06/02/2015

    Pos Rider Team Fastest lap Lead. Gap Prev. Gap Laps Last lap
    1 MARQUEZ, Marc Repsol Honda Team 1:58.867 8 / 52
    2 PEDROSA, Dani Repsol Honda Team 1:59.006 0.139 0.139 11 / 41
    3 IANNONE, Andrea Ducati Team 1:59.388 0.521 0.382 11 / 47
    4 ROSSI, Valentino Movistar Yamaha MotoGP 1:59.401 0.534 0.013 11 / 49
    5 LORENZO, Jorge Movistar Yamaha MotoGP 1:59.624 0.757 0.223 12 / 55
    6 ESPARGARO, Pol Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1:59.851 0.984 0.227 8 / 50
    7 DOVIZIOSO, Andrea Ducati Team 1:59.874 1.007 0.023 5 / 33
    8 BRADL, Stefan Forward Racing Team 2:00.294 1.427 0.420 10 / 49
    9 SMITH, Bradley Monster Yamaha Tech 3 2:00.384 1.517 0.090 26 / 50
    10 ESPARGARO, Aleix Team Suzuki MotoGP 2:00.486 1.619 0.102 13 / 36
    11 CRUTCHLOW, Cal CWM LCR Honda 2:00.536 1.669 0.050 19 / 67
    12 VIŅALES, Maverick Team Suzuki MotoGP 2:00.964 2.097 0.428 12 / 51
    13 PETRUCCI, Danilo Pramac Racing 2:00.970 2.103 0.006 11 / 48
    14 AOYAMA, Hiroshi HRC 2:01.029 2.162 0.059 6 / 46
    15 BARBERA, Hector Avintia Racing 2:01.183 2.316 0.154 27 / 57
    16 PIRRO, Michele Pramac Racing 2:01.232 2.365 0.049 10 / 56
    17 REDDING, Scott Estrella Galicia 0.0 Marc VDS 2:01.263 2.396 0.031 65 / 67
    18 HAYDEN, Nicky Drive M7 Aspar 2:01.508 2.641 0.245 13 / 52
    19 BAZ, Loris Forward Racing Team 2:01.624 2.757 0.116 6 / 46
    20 MILLER, Jack CWM LCR Honda 2:01.895 3.028 0.271 3 / 50
    21 BAUTISTA, Alvaro Aprilia Racing Team Gresini 2:01.924 3.057 0.029 60 / 63
    22 DI MEGLIO, Mike Avintia Racing 2:02.128 3.261 0.204 48 / 49
    23 ABRAHAM, Karel AB Motoracing 2:02.297 3.430 0.169 18 / 43
    24 LAVERTY, Eugene Drive M7 Aspar 2:02.334 3.467 0.037 55 / 57
    25 NAKASUGA, Katsuyuki Yamaha Factory Test Team 2:02.363 3.496 0.029 3 / 22
    26 TAKAHASHI, Takumi HRC 2:03.113 4.246 0.750 11 / 64
    27 DE ANGELIS, Alex Octo Ioda Racing Team 2:03.471 4.604 0.358 22 / 32
    28 MELANDRI, Marco Aprilia Racing Team Gresini 2:03.641 4.774 0.170 61 / 61
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    Miller happy with progress.

    CWM-LCR Honda’s Jack Miller was happy with the big step forward he and his crew have made during their first outing of the 2015 season, improving his lap time by well over a second from yesterday. The Australian today finally started to put some laps in using a bigger range of the electronics available to him this season, as the team gradually introduce him to the RC213V-RS.

    As is normal in Malaysia, track conditions were best in the first hour after the circuit opened at 10am, after which the effects of direct sunshine and heat means it is almost impossible to set a fast lap. As if to demonstrate that fact, factory Honda rider Marc Marquez set the fastest-ever lap of the 3.444 mile layout on just the eighth of his 52 laps (1’58.867).
    Like Marquez, Miller was also able to make the most of the cooler climate in the morning, as he set his best lap of 2’01.895 on the third of his 50 laps of the track. This compared to a 2’03.083 on day two, and 2’02.807 from the first day.
    The CWM-LCR Honda team now return to Europe to work on their findings from this test, before heading back out to Malaysia for a four-day session later this month starting February 23rd.
    Miller commented, “Today we improved our pace in the morning, managing to put in a different tyre at the right time and we improved our lap time by a second. Everyone else improved too, but we are making steps forward.
    We made some real progress, particularly in the last three runs out on the track, when we started to work with the electronics including the traction control and anti-wheelie settings. It was good, so I’m really looking forward to the next test and working some more on the electronics and aids to make the lap times come that little bit easier.”
    “For now though, I’m happy. It’s been a positive test for me and the crew. I’ve picked up lots more experience with the Bridgestone tyres and I think that it will get even better for the next test here.”
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    Thanks Tiny, i was hoping someone was going to start a Moto GP thread
    The public can attend this test meeting cant they?
    Interesting time for Jack, would be a lot of adjusting for him with the extra weight. I was actually hoping/expecting him to be a couple a places higher up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oceanboy View Post
    The public can attend this test meeting cant they?
    Not sure but assume they would love some paying spectators.

    Quote Originally Posted by oceanboy View Post
    Interesting time for Jack, would be a lot of adjusting for him with the extra weight. I was actually hoping/expecting him to be a couple a places higher up.
    Whoa there OB, this is his learning year & he is only testing ATM, steep learning curve,
    Give him half a season; & if he's not injured by trying too hard, he will rise to the top.

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    While on the subject of all things Yoda, would be nice to know what Casey Stoners test times were last week!
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    Anyone know of a free version of the MotoGP Live Experience?
    Not that $30AUD is too much to ask, just wondering if there has ever been a free way to watch these sources
    Same with F1 Timing to i guess.



    Looks like it will work with the Android M8 player too, great for the big screen
    EDIT: I know there are many .apk files of MotoGP Live Experience, i was more wondering if they work, or do you still need a log in etc?
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    Are Channel 10 showing all rounds this year or are they banging the same crap as the v8's and F1 by only showing limited rounds.

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    jack miller has gone from 50hp to 250hp. There's going to be a bit of a settling in time. Stoner didn't win a world championship in his first season.

    Go the Ducatis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr 672A View Post
    Are Channel 10 showing all rounds this year or are they banging the same crap as the v8's and F1 by only showing limited rounds.
    Dorna confirm Network TEN and Fox Sports Australia to broadcast MotoGP™ in 2015 and 2016

    The agreements will see Network TEN broadcast all MotoGP class races live on their free-to-air channel ONE, as well as simulcast on their TENplay online platform, over the coming two seasons.
    Fox Sports Australia, meanwhile, will broadcast all practices sessions, all qualifying practices and races from all categories live across their channels, as well as on demand, from every round of the MotoGP™ World Championship in 2015 and 2016.
    Both Ten and Fox will produce additional feature coverage from the Australian Grand Prix each season.
    More at:
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeroyPatrol View Post
    jack miller has gone from 50hp to 250hp. There's going to be a bit of a settling in time. Stoner didn't win a world championship in his first season.

    Go the Ducatis.

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    Hahaha, saw an interview with Jack on the first day of testing the new bike & he said "WOW, this thing has sick horsepower, going to take me awhile to get to full throttle."

    Gonna fun watching him come thru the learning process.
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    Yep, after watching Jack Millers "motocross style" late brake and slide cornering on the tiny 250cc machine up the inside to pass people, i am going to piss myself laughing if he starts trying he same thing on the 1litre bike.
    No doubt he will be giving a try As it is very much the Modern way..... But Jack could do it on the 250 like nobody!
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    Quote Originally Posted by oceanboy View Post
    Yep, after watching Millers "motocross style" inside, late brake and slide cornering on the tiny 250cc machine to pass people, i am going to piss myself laughing if he starts trying he same thing on the 1litre bike.
    No doubt he will be giving a try
    reminds me of Cal Crutchlow's comment on Jack as a team mate, "He's not gonna be able to ride this thing like the Moto3 he's riding now! Sure he'll do well if he takes his time."
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    After watching him on the back straight at Sepang, he is 2 Parts Mental, 1 Part Skill
    Its going to be great to see
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    Quote Originally Posted by oceanboy View Post
    Yep, after watching Jack Millers "motocross style" late brake and slide cornering on the tiny 250cc machine up the inside to pass people, i am going to piss myself laughing if he starts trying he same thing on the 1litre bike.
    No doubt he will be giving a try As it is very much the Modern way..... But Jack could do it on the 250 like nobody!
    He was riding a bike that didn't have the straight line speed so he had to make it up in the corners.

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    Although they both ride for CWM LCR Honda, Cal's bike is different to Jack's isn't it??
    I seem to remember reading about it somewhere
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seymour Butts View Post
    Although they both ride for CWM LCR Honda, Cal's bike is different to Jack's isn't it??
    I seem to remember reading about it somewhere
    I think you're right there, they mention in this latest release about testing that Jack's bike is Open Spec.


    Crutchlow scorches to 3rd fastest in Testing

    The day began in typical fashion at the scorching 3.444 mile circuit, with all riders heading quickly out onto the track at 10am to take advantage of the coolest part of the day. Cal Crutchlow was one of those firing in fast lap times from the off, topping the timesheet’s early on, and eventually setting a stunning personal best of 1’59.658, making him the third fastest rider of this week’s test.

    Satisfied with the work done on the softer rubber, the British rider then set about working on the bike’s set-up in race trim, aiming to put in a long stint on the harder option tyres. However a slight issue with the braking system meant that he was forced to abandon his full-race plan for safety reasons, but he was nonetheless happy with the consistent progress made this week.

    Jack Miller set his best lap of the week today, putting in an impressive 2’01.593 before focusing on race set-up once more on his Open spec Honda RC213V-RS.


    Cal Crutchlow #35, 3rd (1’59.658, lap 6 of 58)

    “For a track that I dislike, that’s my fastest ever lap around here by nearly eight-tenths of a second. I felt good and comfortable on the bike, and it’s not a bad lap considering the conditions of the circuit today.

    “I’m happy enough with how things are, but I still need to improve my riding style. The corner speed isn’t too bad, but although straight line braking is good, the other riders can take more risks than me in the moments just after. That’s a confidence thing though, and as the exit from the corners isn’t too bad I still think there is more to come.

    “In my earlier race simulation we didn’t have any braking power with the bike - exactly the same problem as Marc Marquez had earlier this week. As I have said we have been struggling with corner entry as it was, but I was still really riding well in my long run, it felt quite good but I was losing a second maybe on some laps just from being unable to stop with the brakes.”

    Jack Miller #43, 22nd (2’01.593, lap 9 of 40)
    “I’m really happy with how the test has gone and I have worked hard on the bike but also on myself in order to get more comfortable as the laps go on. We’re not too far off. I’m the second of the rookie riders out there so that makes me happy because there are some other more experienced guys that have been used to bigger bikes behind me, so it’s good to be where we are."

    “Of course, we’re still not quite as fast as we would like to be, but everybody’s putting out some really quick times – my team-mate Cal did a scorcher this morning – so it’s not easy at the moment, but it’s good to feel like we’re making progress."

    “For now I’m reasonably pleased overall, but I will admit that I’m looking forward to the next test in Qatar, which is a track that’s a different style and a bit more flowing. It will be good to get there and try out another circuit on this bike.”


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    Hopefully Crutchlow can drag Miller up to speed a little quicker with some advise and set up tips.
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    MotoGP Sepang Test2 2015

    Session 3 as of 25/02/2015

    Pos Rider Team Fastest lap Lead. Gap Prev. Gap Laps Last lap
    1 MARQUEZ, Marc Repsol Honda Team 1:59.115 13 / 73
    2 LORENZO, Jorge Movistar Yamaha MotoGP 1:59.437 0.322 0.322 19 / 55
    3 CRUTCHLOW, Cal CWM LCR Honda 1:59.658 0.543 0.221 6 / 58
    4 IANNONE, Andrea Ducati Team 1:59.722 0.607 0.064 10 / 59
    5 ROSSI, Valentino Movistar Yamaha MotoGP 1:59.833 0.718 0.111 19 / 59
    6 SMITH, Bradley Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1:59.883 0.768 0.050 9 / 41
    7 PEDROSA, Dani Repsol Honda Team 1:59.912 0.797 0.029 49 / 51
    8 BARBERA, Hector Avintia Racing 2:00.244 1.129 0.332 8 / 52
    9 ESPARGARO, Aleix Team Suzuki MotoGP 2:00.275 1.160 0.031 6 / 50
    10 DOVIZIOSO, Andrea Ducati Team 2:00.468 1.353 0.193 10 / 43
    11 ESPARGARO, Pol Monster Yamaha Tech 3 2:00.490 1.375 0.022 13 / 37
    12 PETRUCCI, Danilo Pramac Racing 2:00.556 1.441 0.066 12 / 56
    13 HERNANDEZ, Yonny Pramac Racing 2:00.603 1.488 0.047 45 / 54
    14 VIŅALES, Maverick Team Suzuki MotoGP 2:00.604 1.489 0.001 11 / 43
    15 BRADL, Stefan Forward Racing Team 2:00.685 1.570 0.081 10 / 45
    16 REDDING, Scott Estrella Galicia 0.0 Marc VDS 2:00.695 1.580 0.010 7 / 57
    17 HAYDEN, Nicky Drive M7 Aspar 2:00.813 1.698 0.118 15 / 49
    18 PIRRO, Michele Ducati Test Team 2:00.875 1.760 0.062 8 / 48
    19 BAUTISTA, Alvaro Aprilia Racing Team Gresini 2:01.310 2.195 0.435 7 / 58
    20 DI MEGLIO, Mike Avintia Racing 2:01.487 2.372 0.177 8 / 37
    21 ABRAHAM, Karel AB Motoracing 2:01.536 2.421 0.049 20 / 30
    22 MILLER, Jack CWM LCR Honda 2:01.593 2.478 0.057 9 / 40
    23 LAVERTY, Eugene Drive M7 Aspar 2:01.815 2.700 0.222 16 / 61
    24 BAZ, Loris Forward Racing Team 2:02.587 3.472 0.772 11 / 47
    25 DE ANGELIS, Alex Octo Ioda Racing Team 2:03.300 4.185 0.713 8 / 52
    26 NAKASUGA, Katsuyuki Yamaha Factory Test Team 2:03.448 4.333 0.148 3 / 39
    27 MELANDRI, Marco Aprilia Racing Team Gresini 2:03.569 4.454 0.121 4 /
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    Good effort from Bradley Smith
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    What more needs to be said.......

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